It could be a lot of things. Is there a wound that is swelling? Did the horse get kicked? This what you would hope for. The question is are they swelling or bloating? If they're bloating that could mean colic- which is bad. If the horse begins to roll, kick and bite at his stomach, you better call a vet fast.
in calvary soldiers shot at horses flanks that had emphazema (spell check???)
It means you are scared of horses.
If it is not to cold outside water your horses legs down with cool water to reduce swelling. Mean while, have somebody call your vet and describe the symptoms to him/her. If your vet cant get to your horse for a while, or you are unable to get to your vet, keep your horse in a stall. With permission form your vet, every few hours, walk your horse around for a bit to allow circulation in the legs.
it depends on what you mean by range
"Al" is Arabic for "The", and it is used often in the name of Arabian horses.[1]
It usually means that the horse is dehydrated or thirsty.
in calvary soldiers shot at horses flanks that had emphazema (spell check???)
Swollen flanks likely mean that something is wrong and the horse needs to be looked at by a equine vet quickly to determine what is wrong. A horses flanks could swell up from pressure, or an infection and the problem could be compounded by a riders weight on their back, making it look even worse. Again contact a vet for an accurate diagnosis.
Yes, horses can be allergic to bees. This can cause swelling and itching.
It had a variety of functions - for reconnanissance, for protecting the flanks of an infantry battle formation from flanking attacks, for attacking the flanks of the enemy, and for pursuit of a defeated enemy.
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Strangles
yes it is called a flanks.
The cat's flanks are the fleshy part of their body between their last rib and their hip. It is their side and could be considered their waist.
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Horses that lie down, refuse food and are looking at their flanks are usually ill with colic (abdominal pain). If you think colic may be affecting your horse contact a vet as this can be a life-threatening emergency. Get your horse up on his feet and walking around, as this may help to relieve the colic and helps keep him from rolling.